The Night Feed

• How to potty train your baby: Elimination Communication with Mailee Dunn

  Welcome back to The Night Feed, the podcast here to keep you new mums company through those long, sleepless nights. This week I had a chat with the lovely Mailee Dunn in Western Australia. We spoke about Elimination Communication (toilet training from as young as newborn) and she shared her experience, advice and tips if this is something you're looking to try.Here's the resources Mailee recommends in the episode:"The Diaper-Free Baby" by Christine Gross-loh.Facebook - Elimination communication support group.Instagram - search Elimination Communication for lots of reels with tips https://godiaperfree.com/elimination-communication/YouTube 'elimination communication' for practical videosPodcasts 'elimination communication' and choose from selectionKeep your emails coming in to [email protected] a restful night ahead, goodnight!TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

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• Losing Control in Tesco: Mum Confessions, Comparing Ourselves & Finding the Old You

  Welcome back to The Night Feed, the podcast keeping new mums company through those long, sleepless nights. In this episode, I read listener emails that will make you laugh, cry, and feel a little more human.From Sophie’s 3am comparison spiral (“Why do all the other mums look like they’ve got it together?”) to Laura’s unforgettable baby class blowout (yes, there was poo everywhere), and Emma’s heartfelt question about missing her old self: this episode is a comforting reminder that none of us have it all figured out.I also shares a simple self-care tip for exhausted mums, plus a trending TikTok tip. Whether you’re pacing the floor, cluster feeding, or trying to drink a hot cup of tea for once, this one’s for you.💛 In this episode:Mum confessions that will make you feel seenHow to stop comparing yourself to “perfect” mums onlineThe blowout that shook baby sensoryReconnecting with the person you were before motherhoodCharlotte’s self-care idea: have a treat day — because you deserve one🎧 Tune in wherever you are; from Houston to Perth to Reykjavik, and join the growing Night Feed community of mums awake together around the world.If you’d like to send me your voice notes or a letter it’s [email protected]: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

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• Co-Sleeping Culture Shocks & The Funniest Toddler Tantrums

  Welcome to The Night Feed; your late-night companion for comfort, camaraderie, and a good laugh through the chaos of motherhood.In this episode, I share:Unpaid Sponsor: Freaking Yourself Out on the Night Feed — because 3am brain spirals are real.First Solo School Run With Three Kids: How it actually went (spoiler: not calmly).Listener Confession From Sydney: A hilarious day of baby-clothes-gone-pink, coffee-in-the-cereal, and phones in the bin: pure sleep-deprived gold.Co-Sleeping Around the World: A Japanese mum shares the cultural surprise of how differently the UK approaches baby sleep, and I reflects on why parenting “norms” change from place to place.Toddler Tantrum Hall of Fame: “OPEN THE SKY!” “Too toasty toast!” “Let me hold a raw egg in bed!” - the internet’s best tantrum stories you’ll instantly relate to.Trending Topic: Mindful screen time & co-watching: how to make peace with screens by turning them into connection moments.Self-Care Suggestion: Yoga: even five quiet minutes can reset everything.✨If you’re feeding in the dark, hiding from the laundry mountain, or just need to hear another mum say “me too”,  this one’s for you.Femometer ringIf you're interested in the Femometer ring, you can find it using the link below. Get 20% off with my code THENIGHTFEED.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJXVWCH6?maas=maas_adg_F28889BB73736EDCF4EC8FFEA30A50F0_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1💌 I'd love to hear from you — your questions, stories, confessions, or anything you're navigating right now.Email me at [email protected] and you might hear your message on an upcoming episode.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

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• Feeling Rubbish Postpartum, Mum Hacks That Actually Help & Why We’re All Doing Better Than We Think

  Welcome back to The Night Feed; your late-night companion for the chaos, comfort, and confessions of new motherhood.In this episode, I dive into the realities of postpartum life: the messy, unfiltered kind that no one talks about enough.The Party Embarrassment Story: A little cringe - we’ve all had those mum moments we wish we could rewind.When You Just Feel Rubbish: A heartfelt email from a listener, five months postpartum, wondering how to feel like herself again while still breastfeeding and running on fumes. Modern Motherhood vs “Back in the Day”: Why our grandmothers could “do it all,” and why it’s so different for us now. From two-income households to paid childcare and the invisible weight of mental load: I unpack why it feels harder even when “life is easier.”Real Mum Hacks: From phone-free parenting hours to hilarious quick fixes (like running to the loo during baby’s play-mat time).The True Cheat Code: A sense of humour What’s Trending: “No stage of parenthood is forever and that’s both a relief and a heartbreak.” A reminder to hold on gently, because everything (even the sleepless nights) eventually changes.Whether you’re feeling like you’re drowning in nappies or just need a laugh at 3am, this episode will remind you that you’re doing far better than you think and you’re never alone in it.🍼 New here? The Night Feed is your space for real motherhood stories, listener letters, late-night honesty, and small pockets of calm in the chaos.Drop me an email [email protected]: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

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• Surviving 4-Month Sleep Regression, Pram Refusal & Funny Mum Moments

  Welcome back to The Night Feed with me, Charlotte – your cosy corner of comfort, camaraderie and conversation for the toughest hours of new parent life.In this episode, I'm diving into:Pram Refusal & Toddler Meltdowns – how I ended up doing the world’s strongest mum challenge with a baby in a sling and a 3-year-old on my hip.Funny Things Kids Say – from “dinosaur laundry mountains” to “pretending to be good girls,” the hilarious honesty of little ones.4-Month Sleep Regression – what it is, why it happens, and how to survive it without losing your mind.Morning Routines (or lack of them!) – the truth about why I don’t wake before my kids, and why that’s totally okay.Weird Baby Hacks That Actually Work – from vacuum cleaner loops to death metal lullabies.Parenting Wisdom – reflections from Jay Shetty’s conversation with Dr. Aliza Pressman on secure attachment, connection over perfection, and why the little things matter most.Self-Care Tip – the “Two-Song Rule” to reset your mood in just seven minutes.Whether you’re rocking through the night, hiding from the laundry pile, or just needing a laugh, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone, you’re doing amazing, and motherhood is equal parts chaos and comedy.👉 Plus, I’m launching 5-minute meditations for mums on YouTube to help you calm down, reset, and breathe through the overwhelm. Find them on The Night Feed Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNightFeedPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

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